Acer 4010 Series manual Change password

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6Select the desired driver/application and follow the instructions on screen to re-install.

At first launch, Acer eRecovery prepares all the needed software and may take few seconds to bring up the software content window.

Change password

Acer eRecovery and Acer disk-to-disk recovery are protected by a password that can be changed by the user. Follow the steps below to change the password in Acer eRecovery.

1Boot to Windows XP.

2Press <Alt> + <F10> to open the Acer eRecovery utility.

3Enter the password to proceed. The default password is six zeros.

4In the Acer eRecovery window, select Recovery settings and click Next.

5In the Recovery settings window, select Password: Change Acer eRecovery password and click Next.

6Follow the instructions on screen to complete the process.

Note: If the system crashes, and will not boot to Windows, you can run Acer disk-to-disk recovery to restore the factory default image under DOS mode.

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Contents Users Guide TravelMate 4010 SeriesPage First things first Basic care and tips for using your computerYour guides Turning your computer on and offTaking care of your AC adapter Taking care of your computerClick on Start, Turn Off Computer, then click on Turn Off Cleaning and servicing Taking care of your battery packPlease refer to Frequently asked questions on Operation conditionsContents Page Page Front view TravelMate tourDescription Icon Description Closed front view# Icon Description Left viewRear view Right viewIcon Item Description Base view Features Dimensions Weight with batteryKeyboard and pointing device PortsSystem PowerOptions Icon Function Description IndicatorsEasy-launch buttons Easy-launch button Default applicationTouchpad basics TouchpadFunction Left button Right Main touchpad Center Button Lock keys and embedded numeric keypad Using the keyboardHotkeys Windows keysKey Description Fn + F2 Hotkey Icon Function Description Fn + F1EManager. See Acer eManager on Fn + F3Special keys Euro symbolUS dollar sign Ejecting the optical CD or DVD drive tray Using a computer security lockAudio Adjusting the volumeAcer eRecovery Using the system utilitiesAcer eSettings Acer eManagerAcer GridVista dual-display compatible Launch Manager How do I check for viruses? Norton AntiVirusNothing appears on the screen Frequently asked questionsImage is not full-screen No audio is heard from the computer Want to set up my location to use the internal modemKeyboard does not respond Printer does not workEnglish International Travelers Warranty ITW Requesting serviceBefore you call Taking your notebook PC with you Disconnecting from the desktopMoving around Preparing the computerWhat to bring to meetings Taking the computer homeWhat to take with you Traveling with the computer Setting up a home officeSpecial considerations What to bring with you Traveling internationally with the computerUsing passwords Using a computer security lockSecuring your computer Setting passwords Entering passwordsConnectivity options Expanding through optionsFax/data modem Universal Serial Bus USB Built-in network featureInserting a PC Card PC Card slotEjecting a PC Card Boot sequence Bios utilityInstalling memory Password Enable disk-to-disk recoveryUsing software Playing DVD moviesPower management Create backup Acer eRecoveryCreate factory default image CD Restore from backupRe-install bundled software without CD Change password Error messages Troubleshooting tipsError messages Corrective action Energy Star guidelines compliance Regulations and safety noticesFCC notice Remarque à lintention des utilisateurs canadiens Operation conditionsDeclaration of Conformity for EU countries TBR Modem noticesList of applicable countries English Important safety instructions Laser compliance statement Macrovision copyright protection notice LCD pixel statementRadio device regulatory notice General EN 61000-3-2/-3 European Union EUFCC RF safety requirement Exposure of humans to RF fields RSS-102 Environmental Policy Declaration ZL1 Federal Communications Comission Declaration of ConformityDeclaration of Conformity for CE Marking CD-ROM IndexEnglish